1st Place
# 1st Place

1st Place is an album led by trombonist Jimmy Knepper which was recorded in 1982 and originally released on the BlackHawk label in 1986.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states "Trombonist Jimmy Knepper is well featured on this out of print LP from the defunct Black Hawk label, both as a highly original trombonist and as a composer".

## Track listing

All compositions by Jimmy Knepper.

* "Leave of Absinthe" – 6:55
* "Awesome" – 6:44
* "Distress Dismay" – 8:28
* "Fallen Crest" – 8:20
* "When I See You" – 6:48
* "Idol of the Flies" – 8:00

## Personnel

* Jimmy Knepper – trombone
* Bruce Forman – guitar
* Mike Richmond – bass
* Billy Hart – drums
